Renewing Your Alcohol Server Permit - State Rules & Deadlines

Renewal Guide

Your alcohol-server certificate isn’t a “set-it-and-forget-it” licence, most states require renewal every 2 to 4 years. Failing to renew on time can invalidate Safe-Harbor protections and put both you and your employer at risk of fines or job loss.

This guide tells you when your state credential expires, how to renew it in one sitting, and where to start the official $9 recertification course at SSC® SellerServerClasses.

Certificate Validity & Renewal Windows (All 50 States)

State Program / Acronym Valid For Renewal Status
Alabama* Responsible Vendor 3 years Not Required
Alaska TAP 3 years Coming Soon
Arizona Title 4 Training 3 years Coming Soon
Arkansas Responsible Vendor 3 years Renew Now →
California RBS 3 years Renew Now →
Colorado* Responsible Vendor 3 years Not Required
Connecticut* Server Education 3 years Not Required
Delaware* Server Training 4 years Not Required
District of Columbia ABRA Alcohol Training 3 years Coming Soon
Florida* Responsible Vendor 3 years Renew Now →
Georgia* Responsible Vendor 3 years Not Required
Hawaii Alcohol Server Permit 3 years Coming Soon
Idaho* Seller Training 3 years Not Required
Illinois BASSET 3 years Renew Now →
Indiana Server Permit 3 years Coming Soon
Iowa* RVP 3 years Not Required
Kansas* Seller Training 3 years Not Required
Kentucky* STAR 3 years Not Required
Louisiana ATC Bar Card 4 years Renew Now →
Maine Server Education 3 years Coming Soon
Maryland County Programs 2–4 years Not Required
Massachusetts* Safe Service 3 years Not Required
Michigan Server Training 3 years Coming Soon
Minnesota* Seller Training 3 years Not Required
Mississippi* Server Training 3 years Not Required
Missouri* Server Education 3 years Not Required
Montana RASS 3 years Coming Soon
Nebraska* Seller Training 3 years Not Required
Nevada TAM / Awareness 4 years Coming Soon
New Hampshire Server Training 3 years Coming Soon
New Jersey* Responsible Vendor 2 years Renew Now →
New Mexico Server Permit 3 years Coming Soon
New York* ATAP 3 years Renew Now →
North Carolina RASP 3 years Renew Now →
North Dakota* Server Training 3 years Not Required
Ohio* Responsible Vendor 3 years Renew Now →
Oklahoma ABLE 3 years Renew Now →
Oregon OLCC Permit 5 years Coming Soon
Pennsylvania RAMP 2 years Coming Soon
Rhode Island Server Permit 3 years Coming Soon
South Carolina ABC Server Permit 3 years Coming Soon
South Dakota* Server Training 4 years Not Required
Tennessee Server Permit 5 years Coming Soon
Texas TABC 2 years Renew Now →
Utah DABS 3 years Renew Now →
Vermont Server Training 3 years Coming Soon
Virginia* Seller Training 3 years Not Required
Washington MAST 12/13 5 years Coming Soon
West Virginia Server Training 3 years Coming Soon
Wisconsin RBS 2 years Renew Now →
Wyoming* Seller Training 3 years Not Required

*Voluntary programs: renewal keeps Safe-Harbor benefits and boosts employability.

3-Step Renewal Checklist

  1. Check Your Expiry Date
    • Look at the bottom of your certificate or wallet card.
    • Set a calendar reminder 60 days before that date.
  2. Enroll in the Recertification Course
    • Choose your state from the table above or the Ultimate State Guide.
    • Complete your selected course 100% online.
  3. Download & File Your New Certificate
    • Instant download or p
    • Hand a copy to HR/management to update compliance logs.

Renewal FAQ

Can I renew before my card expires?
Yes. Most states let you renew up to 60 days early, any remaining validity rolls over.

What if I missed the deadline?
You must stop serving alcohol immediately and complete the same course again. Your new certificate will reset the validity period.

Bulk Renewals for Employers

Need to recertify an entire team? Use our Employer Toolkit for:

  • Bulk code purchase (10% discount on 5+ seats)
  • Staff progress dashboard
  • Auto-reminders 60 days before staff certificates expire

Your certificate expiring soon? Renew in one sitting, starting at $9 and 100% online.

Find Your State  →

Rules current as of . Always confirm with your state alcohol authority.
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SellerServerClasses is an approved or accepted provider in every “Available” state listed.